It's more like whether we can make sure there is a budget for that because Meteor was offered, the deal exist yet suspended, despite apparent availability of funds that came from exchange rate, not sure how to explain this tho. French doesnt really have "QME" (Qualitative Military Edge) policy unlike US so, you can buy the best French can offer.
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It's more like whether we can make sure there is a budget for that because Meteor was offered, the deal exist yet suspended, despite apparent availability of funds that came from exchange rate, not sure how to explain this tho. French doesnt really have "QME" (Qualitative Military Edge) policy unlike US so, you can buy the best French can offer.
Just a few pictures of Vietnam's rehearsal for the Sept. 2 parade
Russia is offering their upgraded BMP-3s IFVs to SEA countries:And a couple months prior…
The upgrade would consist in an upgrade of armor.
Meanwhile, regarding the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU):
6 Rafale of first batch will come first half of next year. With 3 on February-March and another 3 at April onward.
But Spokesman of the MoD says that the TNI-AU is seriously considering the J-10CE.
For the Navy (TNI-AL), they’re continuing the study for the acquisition of the ex Marina Militare Italiana aircraft carrier, the ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi. And the PT. PAL Shipyard is making very fast progress on the construction of the Type 31 Frigate (Frigat Merah Putih), it should be the biggest non-aircraft carrier combat ship in SEA.
This are the only pics I could find, their quality is extremely low, my bad.
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Indonesia approves loan of 450 million dollars to acquire ex-Marina Militare ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi Aircraft Carrier
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This is not done deal yet, as has to go to MoF where they make final assessment and also negotiate with Financial Institution on credit financing term. If they don't get the deal, and credit line allotment must be back to drawing board.
Basically Bappenas agree for USD 450 budget for taking over Garibaldi which Fincantieri according to their source agree to refurbish towards TNI-AL specs. Bappenas also agree for finance package for both Transport and Utilities/Specialist helicopters. Speculation talk about Bell that id front runner with 412 and UH-1Z (please no we already have Mi-35 and AH-64E). Although there are also rumours the utility will be more for focused for anti submarine purpose.
Either way the usage for Garibaldi if being procure is not for VTOL Fighter carrier, but more as Helicopter assault and drone carrier.